Health
Good health goes beyond kale and crunches. It’s about our entire state of being as individuals and as a society.
Explore our Health courses
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Applied Statistics
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Biomedical Science
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Clinical Technologies
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Community Services
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Counselling and Therapy
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Exercise Science
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Forensic Behavioural Science
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Health Promotion
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Neuroscience
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Nursing
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Nutrition and Dietetics
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Occupational Therapy
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Paramedical Science
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Psychology and Forensic Science
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Physiotherapy
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Psychology and Psychophysiology
Why study Health with us?
Pathways to a master degree in dietetics, occupational therapy, counselling, physiotherapy and more
Only uni in Australia to have MRI and MEG labs on campus in a single-site facility
Choose Health at Swinburne
We know more about health now than at any time in human history — but progress never stops. That’s why we offer courses in the exciting and groundbreaking field of health science.
In our health science degrees you will examine the physical, psychological and social aspects of health. You’ll develop practical skills through clinical placements alongside study undertaken in our own MRI and MEG labs on campus.
Whether you are pursuing a career in public health, community development, biomed, neuroscience and more — it’s all here at Swinburne.
Browse our TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate courses to find detailed course information, application dates, health ATAR scores, fees, entry requirements and more.
Featured Health courses
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Bachelor of Health Science
60.0
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options3 years full-time or equivalent part-time 3 years full-timeHawthornSemester 2Semester 1Choose your major
Biomedical Science
Use cutting-edge, interactive tech to understand the human body in a range of health and disease states in our Biomedical Science major.
Clinical Technologies
Learn about anatomy and physiology using cutting-edge med-tech in our Clinical Technologies major, which is endorsed by the Australian Neurophysiological Scientists of Australia (ANSA).
Neuroscience
Learn how to interpret the data generated by MRI and MEG machines to identify healthy brains, brain disorders, and diseases of the central nervous system in our Neuroscience major.
Nutrition
If you've put dietitian or nutritionist on your career menu, learn how food affects our world in our hands-on lab-based nutrition major.
Psychology and Forensic Science
Our Psychology and Forensic Science major prepares you for a rewarding career applying specialist knowledge in psychology to aspects of the law, the justice system and forensic science.
Psychology and Psychophysiology
Our Psychology and Psychophysiology major explores the role of physiological processes in psychology to prepare you for an engaging career on the frontiers of science and technology.
Public Health and Health Promotion
Empower people to live their healthiest lives by harnessing the power of digital technology through our Public Health and Health Promotion major.
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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
60.0
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options3 years full-time or equivalent part-time 3 years full-timeHawthornSemester 1 -
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Majoring in Biomedical Science
60
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options3 years full time or equivalent part-time 3 years full timeHawthornSemester 1 -
Bachelor of Nutrition
Majoring in Nutrition
60
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options3 years full time or equivalent part-time 3 years full timeHawthornSemester 1Semester 2 -
Master of Dietetics
2 years full-time 2 years full-timeHawthornHawthornSemester 1Full-time Full-time -
Master of Occupational Therapy
2 years full-time 2 yearsHawthornHawthornWinter termFull-time, Block mode Full-time
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Study Biomedical Science at Swinburne
Hear from Tara and Don who have taken a year out from studying biomedical science to complete paid professional placements as cardiac technologists at Monash Heart. From conducting exercise tests to putting heart monitors on newborn twins, they’re both learning skills they can use in the workforce after graduation.
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- Student News
Swinburne international alum inspiring change together with her guide dog Elke
Since graduating, Swinburne alum Cassandra Chiu has established her own counselling practice and guide dog organisation, is an international social advocate for people with disabilities and is an author of ‘A Place for Us’.
Monday 07 March 2022 -
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‘We are worn out and no one cares’: why ambulance staff in UK and Australia are ready to quit the profession
The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its scars remain for those on the frontline of the health sector – not least in the ambulance services. And our research conducted separately in the UK and Australia shows things are getting worse across the globe.
Saturday 21 October 2023
